Question

Use the technique of completing the square to transform the quadratic equation into the form (x + c)2 = a. 2x2 + 24x + 16 = 0

Answer 1

start with
\[x^2+12x+8=0\] because you need the leading coefficient to be 1

Answer 2

then
\[x^2+12x=-8\]and then
\[(x+6)^2=-8+36\]

Answer 3

(x + 6)2 = 28 <<---would that be the answer?

Answer 4

yes

Answer 5

Thank you.